What is a thread spool insert used for?

When sewing with metallic thread a spool net is used to keep the thread from unwinding off of the spool too quickly.

What is the thing called that you put the spool of thread on?

Spool Pin (or Spool Holder). A spindle on top of your sewing machine that holds a spool of thread.

What is a thread cone?

The Superior Thread Holder can accommodate any type of thread which is wound on a cone as well as decorative threads, such as metallic threads, that are meant to unwind off the side. The thread on cones is cross-wound and is meant to pull off over the top as the cone sits flat on the thread stand.

Which way should thread come off spool?

The thread should leave the spool at a RIGHT angle, in line with the direction of the wound thread. This will stop the thread catching on the grooves at the end of the spool.

Can I use small spools of thread on sewing machine?

Small spools A small spool of thread can be used on either the main spool pin as I talked about yesterday or it can be used on the spool stand. To use on the spool stand, it’s placed on the vertical spool pin on the stand with a spool cap on top that’s slightly larger than the spool.

Does bobbin thread go through the needle?

Thread from the spool goes through the needle’s eye. Thread from the bobbin comes up through the needle plate.

Do you need a spool cap?

If you are using a horizontal spool pin on your machine (sideways), you need to use a spool cap. A spool cap (sometimes called a spool holder) holds the spool or cone on the pin. It’s not necessary for the spool cap to hold the thread tightly against the attached end of the spool pin.

Can I use Overlock thread for regular sewing?

Do not use serger thread in your sewing machine. These spools of thread are tempting to buy because they’re inexpensive, but they have a very rough texture on the thread. So if you put it in your regular sewing machine, it’s going to break and jam and you’ll be really frustrated.

Does thread have a direction?

The thread’s twist runs in the direction from the loose end towards the spool. If you’re unsure of the twist’s direction, have a look at a cut length of thread under a magnifying glass, and you’ll see that one end is pointed and the other end flares open slightly. Thread the pointed end.

Where do you put the spools of embroidery thread?

All of the spools fit in the drawer: Floriani, Mettler, Brother, Simplicity, Marathon, Isacord – except for the few Sulky 1500M cones and the Madeira tall cones which are more than 3″ tall. I put those on the thread spindle which holds my Brother standard embroidery colors.

Where is the secret in your thread spool?

Once I show you this secret, you’ll always know where the manufacturer has hidden that thread end. Each brand of spool has a slightly different way of doing it and one brand even has a hidden compartment! First up, a King Tut thread spool. On this spool you can easily see where the thread end is as indicated by the arrow.

Where is the thread end on a King Tut spool?

Each brand of spool has a slightly different way of doing it and one brand even has a hidden compartment! First up, a King Tut thread spool. On this spool you can easily see where the thread end is as indicated by the arrow. But if you couldn’t find the thread end, simply pry up the top of the spool with your fingers:

When did you start using wooden thread spools?

I’ve been sewing since I was a young girl when I started making Barbie doll clothes and I didn’t know this secret. Back then in the early 70s, you could still get thread on wooden spools! Now you may be one of those who has known about this all along.